“Mary Pratte, 88, of Rochester, PA is well known at St. Cecilia Catholic Church for her sinfully delicious homemade coconut pie. Going for $1 a slice, Mary’s pies — and those of her fellow parishioners — have raised needed dollars for the church for many years. But now she’s afraid to bring her wares to the church bake sale — lest she be nabbed by the state.

According to The Wall Street Journal, selling homemade pies is illegal in Pennsylvania under the state’s food-safety code. Indeed, a state inspector [. . .] told the women the state would only let them sell their pies if they paid $35 to have their kitchens inspected.”